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title: "We call this “leggy”, right? Any tips to encourage more upright…"
description: "We call this “leggy”, right? Any tips to encourage more upright growth? A grow light above, maybe…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Erin"
published: "2025-01-23T18:18:46.363599Z"
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# We call this “leggy”, right? Any tips to encourage more upright…

_Posted by Erin on 2025-01-23_

We call this “leggy”, right? Any tips to encourage more upright growth? A grow light above, maybe…

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## 9 comments

### Evi (◡‿◡✿) commented on 2025-01-23

They like to move towards the light I would suggest placing it on top of a plant stand and adding a taller moss pole or a wooden trellis (personal preference) it is what I have mine on .

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#### Erin replied on 2025-01-23

Appreciate the input. I agree, mine has outgrown the moss pole. Thanks.

### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2025-01-23

That is normal, not leggy.

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-23

That's not leggy, just normal monstera growth. If light is on one side primarily...Turn your plants weekly so they don't lean

#### Erin replied on 2025-01-23

Okay, thanks. Leggy must be reeeeeeaaaaallllly long stems haha.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-23

Leggy refers to Etiolation, which is an over lengthening, to the point of being sickly. I.e. the plants needs are not being met. Usually with a discoloration, light color that indicates a lack of sun and chlorophyll. Or very long internodal sections. This is a succulent. But same idea. Something that's supposed to be bushy or compact.

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#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-23

I couldn't find a deliciosa, but did find an adansonii. See the super long internodes and pale color

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#### Erin replied on 2025-01-24

I see. Thanks for the info!

### NyxHallow commented on 2025-01-24

Monstera are a vining plant, so perhaps another Moss pole, which was taller would help them stay on the up and up. But I do think raising it up closer to the window and perhaps rotating it every few days would help it get back into a non-leaning shape.

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